Single-use plastic utensils and straws may no longer be automatically provided with takeout and delivery orders under New Jersey's "Skip the Stuff" law. - AI Satire

New Jersey Tells Residents How to Report Restaurants for Violating Plastic Utensil and Straw Laws

New Jersey residents can report restaurants that automatically provide plastic utensils, straws or condiment packets under the state's new "Skip the Stuff" law, which took effect Aug. 1.…

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Federal regulators have filed civil fraud charges against three Toms River men accused of raising approximately $47 million through an alleged affinity investment scheme that targeted members of Orthodox Jewish communities in New Jersey and New York.

Three Toms River Men Facing SEC Fraud Investigation Linked to $47m Orthodox Jewish Targeted Ponzi Scheme

The SEC alleges three Toms River residents orchestrated and promoted a $47 million investment fraud targeting Orthodox Jewish communities, while federal prosecutors have already secured a guilty plea from the alleged scheme's…

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A Long Island flooring contractor admitted stealing more than $90,000 from customers after prosecutors said he accepted payment for hardwood flooring projects that were never completed.

Long Island Flooring Contractor Admits Stealing More Than $90,000 From Home Builders, Prosecutors Say

An East Islip contractor has pleaded guilty after Suffolk County prosecutors alleged he diverted more than $90,000 intended for flooring installations to pay his personal debts instead of completing work for clients.…

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PETA's "iScream" truck is heading to Friendly's in Toms River to distribute free vegan ice cream while urging the restaurant chain to add dairy-free frozen dessert options.

PETA Bringing ‘iScream’ Protest Truck to Toms River Friendly’s With Free Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway

PETA will stage a demonstration outside Friendly's on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, offering free vegan ice cream as part of a campaign encouraging the restaurant chain to add plant-based frozen desserts…

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Brooklyn killer gets 26 years to life after dismembering girlfriend and living with her remains

Justin Williams gets 26 years to life for murder of 22-year-old D’Asia Johnson in Brooklyn BROOKLYN, NY – A man who stabbed his 22-year-old girlfriend nine times, dismembered her body and lived…

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Stylists from Just Your Style Salon are joining forces with MoonStruck Salon and Jacquie Colour Salon as the longtime Jackson business closes after nearly 27 years.

Jackson Crossing Salon Closes After Nearly Three Decades as Three Local Salons Unite

A longtime Jackson salon is closing after nearly three decades, but clients will find many familiar faces as Just Your Style merges with MoonStruck Salon and Jacquie Colour Salon beginning August 15.…

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Drunk driver hit 106 mph before deadly red-light crash that killed man heading home from work

Lindenhurst man pleads guilty after prosecutors say he barreled through Freeport at triple the speed limit MINEOLA, NY – A drunk driver tore down a Freeport road at 106 mph before blowing…

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Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have become central figures in the WNBA's biggest debates over officiating, physical play and the league's rapid growth.

Straight White Girls Can Jump: The WNBA and its Reverse Racism Against Clark and Cunningham

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have become two of the WNBA's most polarizing players as debates over officiating, physical play, media attention and league culture continue to divide fans.…

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A viral video showed Shake Shack kiosk prices increasing after a customer selected "no tip," prompting the company to blame a software error at an airport location.

Shake Shack Kiosk Adds Surchage After Customers Selected “No Tip”

Shake Shack says a technology glitch at a licensed airport restaurant caused kiosk prices to increase after a customer selected "no tip," adding that the issue has been fixed.…

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Virginia woman scores $100K scratch-off win that shuts down entire lottery game

Galax shopper claims the final top prize from Super Loteria ticket bought at Food City GALAX, VA – A Virginia woman walked into a Galax Food City and bought a Super Loteria…

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Mercer County Cocaine Investigation Nets Two Arrests, 160 Grams of Cocaine and $36,000 in Cash

TRENTON, N.J. — A two-month investigation into alleged cocaine distribution in Trenton ended with two arrests and the seizure of approximately 160 grams of suspected cocaine and more than $36,000 in cash,…

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6 fortune cookies hand Fairfax County man the numbers for a stunning $2 million Powerball win

One number from each cookie creates a life-changing Virginia Lottery ticket FAIRFAX, VA – Six fortune cookies handed a Fairfax County man six numbers, and he turned them into a Powerball ticket…

Virginia News·Lottery Results

3 boys just 14 years old caught in carjacked vehicle with loaded gun Baltimore cops say

License plate alert and police helicopter lead officers to stolen vehicle on North Avenue BALTIMORE, MD – Three 14-year-old boys were caught riding in a vehicle reported stolen in a carjacking Saturday…

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McLean man logs onto Virginia Lottery from upstairs and suddenly hits $502K jackpot

Online game turns an ordinary moment at home into a massive six-figure payday MCLEAN, VA – A McLean man sitting upstairs on his computer decided to try a Virginia Lottery online game…

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$1 million Powerball winner lands at Maryland supermarket

Harvest Fare sells seven-figure ticket with $975 million jackpot still waiting FALLSTON, MD – A Powerball ticket sold at a Fallston supermarket is suddenly worth $1 million after hitting five winning numbers…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

5-year-old girl killed and man airlifted after gunfire erupts at Maryland home

Troopers find two shooting victims during 2 a.m. response in Dorchester County CAMBRIDGE, MD – A 5-year-old girl was killed and a 30-year-old man was flown to a trauma center after gunfire…

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Wrong-way driver barrels against Route 37 traffic before cops box in vehicle police say

Toms River officers intercept motorist accused of DWI and eluding TOMS RIVER, NJ – A driver allegedly traveled the wrong way down Route 37, heading east in the westbound lanes before Toms…

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Tuesday Morning Commute: Crash on NJ Turnpike, Route 4 Investigation Slow New Jersey Traffic

A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, a Route 4 investigation in Fair Lawn, and heavy commuter traffic slowed travel across North and Central New Jersey Tuesday morning, with backups extending to…

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7-year-old bicyclist killed in heartbreaking Williamstown crash

Child died at scene after collision at intersection WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A 7-year-old child riding a bicycle was killed Friday evening after entering a Williamstown intersection and being struck by an eastbound…

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Georgia murder sentencing: mother begs for missing daughter’s body location

ALBANY, GA – The courtroom fell quiet as Melassia Thornton addressed Cooper directly, asking for the one piece of information that has eluded her for years: where her daughter’s body is. Thornton…

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